Welch Road over Unadilla River
FairOtsego County, New York · Hamlet of W Edmeston · Structure no. 000000003354020
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 105 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 312
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Welch Road over Unadilla River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Welch Road over Unadilla River in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 93 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 312 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 437 by 2039. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Welch Road over Unadilla River built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Welch Road over Unadilla River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Welch Road over Unadilla River carry?
About 312 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Welch Road over Unadilla River?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Welch Road over Unadilla River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.